2010 outlook: Despite the loss of Jason Bay, Boston's lineup headed into 2010 looks more well-rounded than it did a year ago.

Instead of relying on a stop-gap group of guys like Rocco Baldelli, Joey Gathright, Mike Lowell, and Julio Lugo, the Sox went out and spent some money to bring in guys that they feel are capable of producing at a high level all season long.

Adrian Beltre is an interesting pickup based solely on what he's done in the past.

The 30-year-old has hit at least 20 home runs in seven different seasons, and was only able to play in 111 games last season with Seattle due to injury.

Marco Scutaro should also be able to bring some stability to shortstop, which was clearly a problem position last season for the Red Sox.

The key will be the starting rotation, which also looks more sturdy with the addition of John Lackey, a veteran workhorse that has pitched at least 198 innings in five of his eight big league seasons.

When healthy, it also appears to be one of the deeper staffs in the American League.

The Red Sox have improved on paper, but have they improved enough to dethrone the Yankees?